WhoDatJedi Podcast

On the 232nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- are joined by two special guests, friend to the program Sarah Postreich (@fsusarah42.bsky.social‬) and Dave's wife (and fellow friend to the program), Cait Gladow (@nolanolegal.bsky.social‬)! The two join for an in-depth discussion of feminism in "Andor." Certainly, "Andor" understands representation and walks the walk better than maybe any other Star Wars property ever has, but the show also takes steps beyond the Bechdel test to address themes relevant to women's life experiences. The group tackles some of those topics, which characters resonate so well and why, and basically just gush more about a truly great show. Join us!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related "Andor" episodes:

The rapid (too rapid?) conclusion of 'Andor' Season 2

Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak?

'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

On this, the 231st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- take a diversion from "Andor" to get caught up on all the OTHER stuff that's come out recently. The group gets into the comic book movie making a potential comeback with "Thunderbolts" before turning their attention back to Star Wars. Why is the second season of "Light & Magic" a must-watch? And what were the best bits of "Tales of the Underworld?"

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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It's the 230th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the final two arcs (Episodes 7-12) of Season 2 of "Andor." There's plenty to cover, from the Ghorman Massacre, to Cyril's denouement, to some great thrills surrounding two rescue attempts, to Luthen's predictable end ... the end of the series didn't lack for memorable moments. Was it a little cramped though? Let's discuss!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related "Andor" episodes:

Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak?

'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him?

Leadership in ’Andor’ is taking many forms

’Andor’ is both a timeless and timely story right now

The themes of power and class in ’Andor’

’Andor’ is so stupidly good

What actually makes ’Andor’ a series for adults?

’Andor’ might be the ’grown-up’ Star Wars you’ve been looking for

On the 229th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the second 3-episode arc (Episodes 4-6) of Season 2 of "Andor." One of the big things the group debates this week is the absence of hope in "Andor," and how deeply the show delves into things like depression and despair. How does the show's pacing affect our perception of things? Let's talk about it.

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related "Andor" episodes:

'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him?

Leadership in ’Andor’ is taking many forms

’Andor’ is both a timeless and timely story right now

The themes of power and class in ’Andor’

’Andor’ is so stupidly good

What actually makes ’Andor’ a series for adults?

’Andor’ might be the ’grown-up’ Star Wars you’ve been looking for

Welcome to the 228th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the first 3-episode arc of Season 2 of "Andor." The group devotes a few minutes to Celebration before getting into the weeds on the major storylines of the first three episodes. Why are the idiot Rebellion dudes important? Why is a scene of sexual assault appropriate for this show? How are people in general unpredictable? And why is the Unholy Alliance (TM) suddenly ... a good thing? Let's get into it! 

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related "Andor" episodes:

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him?

Leadership in ’Andor’ is taking many forms

’Andor’ is both a timeless and timely story right now

The themes of power and class in ’Andor’

’Andor’ is so stupidly good

What actually makes ’Andor’ a series for adults?

’Andor’ might be the ’grown-up’ Star Wars you’ve been looking for

It's time for the 227th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get us ready for the second season of "Andor" by revisiting the final episode of Season 1 with a live watch. The group discusses what Season 1, and in particular Episode 12, did right and why Season 2 is so anticipated. Pop some popcorn and watch along with us!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

For the 226th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- run down the schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, previewing the big panels while speculating as to what surprises we all might get. A new hype trailer? A possible fresh series announcement? Let's get to talking about it!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related: Full Star Wars Celebration Schedule

On this, the 225th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- revisit the animated series "Rebels" to look for helpful tie-ins to the upcoming season of "Andor." The group pinpoints specific characters and episodes people can rewatch with an eye on what's to come, but they also look more broadly at thematic connections. In addition, the fellas review "Captain America: Brave New World" and get into the weeds a little on the budgets of "Underworld" and "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related: 'Light and Magic' Season 2 coming April 18

Related: 'Star Wars Underworld' would have cost a lot of money

Related: Your 'Star Wars Rebels' Viewing Guide

Is Disney Star Wars good or bad? On the 224th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- try to settle the question of whether Kathleen Kennedy's tenure has been good for Star Wars. The crew looks at each film/TV product released under the Disney banner, takes audience and critical reaction into account, and hands out their own pass/fail grades. How many projects are we glad we've gotten? Let's let the actual work decide this. And the verdict is ...

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related: Changes to Smuggler’s Run to come for Mandalorian & Grogu

Related: Mara Jade lightsaber at Galaxy’s Edge

It's the 223rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- recover from Mardi Gras (and share some stories) and get back into the swing of Star Wars with a ton of news reaction. The three biggest items on the agenda -- "The Mandolorian" season 4 teaser by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy's on-again off-again retirement, and the "Andor" season 2 trailer -- are given their due discourse, including an assessment of modern/pop music in Star Wars trailers. Let's go!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Related: Kathleen Kennedy saga addressed

Related: 'Andor' Season 2 trailer